Turning Reality TV Fame Into Real Estate Success | Gina Kirschenheiter & Travis Mullen
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Gina Kirschenheiter was packing lunches at 5 AM for six kids when she realized reality TV fame wasn't forever—but the platform it gave her could build something lasting. After eight years on Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County, she and partner Travis Mullen made a bold leap into real estate, launching The Gated Group at EXP Realty with a mission to protect clients like a "gate around them throughout the entire journey." What started as Travis pushing Gina toward real estate ("I never saw that coming") became a powerhouse team that's already closed $8.5-10M in sales, gets houses into escrow in a week or less, and proves that with authenticity and hustle, you can turn celebrity into meaningful business success while staying true to who you are.
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Gina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakirschenheiter/
Travis's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.mullen.85/
The Gated Group: https://gatedgroup.com/
➡️ Timestamps
00:00 From Reality TV Spotlight to Real Estate Arena
02:29 Six Kids, 5 AM Lunches, and Work-Life Balance
03:21 The Transition: Using Platform to Create Something Else
04:35 "We're Really Doing the Work" - Beyond the Celebrity
05:19 Making Yourself Approachable Despite Fame
06:27 When Perception Works Against You
07:40 "We Are the Most Powerful Marketing Team"
08:52 "Be the Celebrity of Your Own Market"
09:43 One Brand Strategy: Personal + Professional
11:19 The Gated Group: Building Something Bigger Than Names
12:52 The Gate Symbolism: Keeping Clients Safe
15:16 Why EXP Realty Was the Right Fit
17:10 Each Other's X-Factors: Connection vs. Problem-Solving
21:56 Partnership Advice: Stay in Your Lane
25:18 Future Vision: Quality Over Quantity Team Growth
27:09 Being a Tool in Other Agents' Tool Belts
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Gina Kirschenheiter was packing lunches at 5 AM for six kids when she realized reality TV fame wasn't forever—but the platform it gave her could build something lasting. After eight years on Bravo's Real Housewives of Orange County, she and partner Travis Mullen made a bold leap into real estate, launching The Gated Group at EXP Realty with a mission to protect clients like a "gate around them throughout the entire journey." What started as Travis pushing Gina toward real estate ("I never saw that coming") became a powerhouse team that's already closed $8.5-10M in sales, gets houses into escrow in a week or less, and proves that with authenticity and hustle, you can turn celebrity into meaningful business success while staying true to who you are.
➡️ Show Links
Gina's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginakirschenheiter/
Travis's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travis.mullen.85/
The Gated Group: https://gatedgroup.com/
➡️ Timestamps
00:00 From Reality TV Spotlight to Real Estate Arena
02:29 Six Kids, 5 AM Lunches, and Work-Life Balance
03:21 The Transition: Using Platform to Create Something Else
04:35 "We're Really Doing the Work" - Beyond the Celebrity
05:19 Making Yourself Approachable Despite Fame
06:27 When Perception Works Against You
07:40 "We Are the Most Powerful Marketing Team"
08:52 "Be the Celebrity of Your Own Market"
09:43 One Brand Strategy: Personal + Professional
11:19 The Gated Group: Building Something Bigger Than Names
12:52 The Gate Symbolism: Keeping Clients Safe
15:16 Why EXP Realty Was the Right Fit
17:10 Each Other's X-Factors: Connection vs. Problem-Solving
21:56 Partnership Advice: Stay in Your Lane
25:18 Future Vision: Quality Over Quantity Team Growth
27:09 Being a Tool in Other Agents' Tool Belts
➡️ Connect With Wendy
https://x.com/brandWendy/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendyforsythe/
https://www.instagram.com/brandwendy/
